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Princely Personalities Sidelined in Saudi Arabia
The latest shakeup among Saudi decisionmakers will require Washington to work on new relationships in Riyadh and perhaps reconfirm understandings reached at Tuesday's summit.
Jan 30, 2015
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
The Dangers of Saudi Succession
Riyadh is entering unknown territory with its succession system at a time when threats and distractions have sprung up on multiple fronts.
Jan 26, 2015
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Riyadh Rendezvous: Obama to Meet with New Saudi King
The length of the meeting and the names of the Saudi officials in attendance will reveal as much as any government communique or briefing on what subjects were discussed.
Jan 26, 2015
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Coup in Yemen: Saudi Arabia's Nightmare
The apparent collapse of the Yemeni government is a headache for Riyadh and bodes ill for U.S. counterterrorism strategy.
Jan 20, 2015
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Why the UAE's Star Is Rising
Unlike most Persian Gulf states, the UAE does not need to balance its counterterrorism policies with any delicate ties to Sunni conservatives.
Jan 18, 2015
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  • Lori Plotkin Boghardt
Articles & Testimony
Royal Roulette
The West should be bracing for a stormy succession battle in the House of Saud.
Jan 7, 2015
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
The GCC in 2015: Domestic Security Trumps Regional Integration
The conservative Gulf Arab states are functioning more cohesively again after a year of diplomatic tensions, but questions persist about political reform, economic integration, and demographic issues.
Dec 15, 2014
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  • Karen E. Young
Brief Analysis
Saudi Cabinet Changes Suggest Domestic Discontent
The sudden removal of several ministers is most likely a response to popular dissatisfaction with the government's performance at home.
Dec 8, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Between ISIS and Iran: Bahrain Tweaks Washington
Amid electoral boycotts and continued concerns about ISIS and Iran, King Hamad has reappointed a prime minister whom Washington regards as an impediment to political progress.
Dec 1, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Regional Nuclear Plans in the Aftermath of an Iran Deal
While the purpose of multilateral negotiations with Iran is to reduce proliferation concerns, successful talks may in fact accelerate nuclear plans in the Gulf states and Jordan.
Nov 21, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
  • Olli Heinonen
Brief Analysis
Qatar Makes Peace With Its Gulf Neighbors
A late-night agreement in Riyadh appears to have resolved the diplomatic spat between Qatar and its GCC partners, opening up the possibility of more diplomatic coordination and greater unity.
Nov 17, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Morocco Deepens Anti-IS Gulf Ties, but Neglects Returning Jihadi Threat
Even as Rabat sends delegations abroad to garner support for its security programs, the question remains: Why is Morocco one of the largest sources of IS fighters in the Arab world?
Nov 13, 2014
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  • Vish Sakthivel
Brief Analysis
Bahrain's Ban on Main Opposition Prompts U.S. Policy Dilemma
Washington faces a stark choice between pressing for political reconciliation or jeopardizing the anti-ISIS coalition and access to important military facilities.
Oct 28, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
New Poll Shows Majority of Saudis, Kuwaitis, Emiratis Reject ISIS, Back Two-State Solution with Israel
A rare poll conducted last month in three Gulf Cooperation Council states demonstrates decisive rejection of ISIS and a surprisingly high level of popular support for peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- but also substantial minority support for both the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas.
Oct 23, 2014
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  • David Pollock
Brief Analysis
Falling Oil Prices and Saudi Decisionmaking
As prices drop to around $80 per barrel, more attention is being focused on the mindset of Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter.
Oct 17, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
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Articles & Testimony
ISIS Has Almost No Popular Support in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or Lebanon
New polls show that the group has curried little favor in key countries, but the nuances behind the numbers have important implications for U.S. policy toward Syria, Iran, and other actors.
Oct 14, 2014
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  • David Pollock
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Fast-Tracking the Arab Spring in Yemen
The quick fall of Yemen's capital could push the country toward the Syrian model of sectarian strife, but it also presents an opportunity for reform led by a new political player.
Oct 9, 2014
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  • Abdul-Ghani al-Iryani
Brief Analysis
Yemen Crisis Spells Trouble in Saudi Arabia's Backyard
Washington's Gulf partners in the coalition against ISIS are increasingly distracted by the takeover of the Yemeni capital by pro-Iranian Houthi tribesmen.
Oct 3, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Qatar's Not-So-Charitable Record on Terror Finance
A newly created agency aimed at curbing the flow of money to terrorists will not amount to anything unless Qatar actually implements and enforces the relevant laws.
Sep 24, 2014
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  • Matthew Levitt
Brief Analysis
Protests Greet Bahrain's Latest Political Plan
The slow implementation of reforms is casting doubt on the validity of forthcoming elections.
Sep 22, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson

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Patrick Clawson is the Morningstar Senior Fellow and Research Counselor at The Washington Institute.
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Simon Henderson
Simon Henderson is the Baker Senior Fellow and director of the Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy at The Washington Institute, specializing in energy matters and the conservative Arab states of the Persian Gulf.
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